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My nom d'voyage is McSwain
I carry the proper papers
I've seen the primal rhythms of the bush
I preserve great moments as they come
I'm sure this must be one...
Brightly coloured dancers on-screen
Are no more than a prelude to the ritual unfolding
No white man's eyes have ever seen
The cruel primeval rite that you're beholding
Kulee Baba
Coming your way, every Sunday
Live from Nowhere
Satellite relay, hello Broadway
My suit is a bright Irish green
The color and cut are striking
I'm something of a
standout in the crowd
Don't you want that power cable, son?
I guess I owe you one
Bored with my chief engineer
I'll mix with the mob
for all the folks at home
I'm tasting the local beer
And half the crew is dancing in the foam
Kulee Baba
Coming your way, every Sunday
Live from Nowhere
Satellite relay, hello Broadway
Sweet holy Jesus, what a night
St. Augustine was right
The cameraman began the Kulee Baba
The broadcast was over,
our featured friends were gone
I hear there's a bash in New Orleans
So long for now, we must be moving on...
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